Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:06am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 24 possible.
* WHERE...Bailey, Hale, Lamb, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT
Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill
crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected
outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov